Accounting Advisory Director

KSM Business Services, Inc.; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KSM Business Services, Inc. is looking for a Director to join their Accounting Advisory group within the Transaction Advisory Services team in Indiana, Pennsylvania. This position will lead complex accounting engagements for private equity and corporate clients, focusing primarily on purchase accounting and business combinations.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical acumen along with leadership skills, managing client relationships and mentoring team members. Experience with U.S. GAAP and a minimum of 8-10 years in relevant roles are essential for success in this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10+ years of experience in audit or financial reporting roles.
• Demonstrates a high level of efficiency in Excel.
• Strong current knowledge of U.S. GAAP, especially ASC805 and ASC810.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex accounting advisory engagements for clients.
• Support the growth and retention of client relationships.
• Mentor and develop members of the Accounting Advisory team.

Skills

Technical accounting background

Project management skills

Efficiency in Excel

Ability to manage teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA, CFA, or CFE certification

Job description

KSM is one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. We believe great work happens when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their best work. Our culture values collaboration, curiosity, and excellence, and we encourage employees to pursue opportunities that align with their strengths and interests.

Position Summary

This Director role joins the Accounting Advisory group within our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) team. The position focuses on private equity and corporate clients, leading complex accounting advisory engagements—especially post‑closing projects, purchase accounting (ASC805), and broad consulting opportunities that span business combinations, consolidations, and purchase price adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex accounting advisory engagements for private equity and corporate clients, emphasizing purchase accounting (ASC805), opening balance sheet matters, and purchase price adjustment support.
• Develop the TAS Accounting Advisory service line through high‑quality client delivery, internal collaboration, and participation in practice development initiatives.
• Support the growth and retention of existing client relationships and identify new business opportunities through internal cross‑selling, marketplace visibility, and external business development.
• Evaluate feasibility of new service offerings and adjacent accounting advisory opportunities, assessing market demand, team capabilities, delivery considerations, and strategic fit.
• Collaborate with TAS leadership and other firm leaders to identify opportunities where Accounting Advisory can support broader client needs and complementary service offerings.
• Mentor, coach, and develop members of the Accounting Advisory team, providing timely feedback, strengthening team leverage, and supporting a consistent review process across engagements.
• Assist the advisory team in obtaining and preparing data for purchase accounting and purchase price adjustments, including detailed review of purchase agreements, attorney discussions, and transaction mechanics across a variety of industries.
• Apply contractual purchase agreement elements to opening balance sheets and price adjustment mechanisms.
• Lead meetings with target company management and interact with executive‑level stakeholders to obtain pertinent information, communicate key issues, and drive engagements forward.
• Own projects assigned, move them toward completion, and seek assistance as needed; this includes detailed review of Senior Associate and Manager work product.
• Support clients in navigating post‑closing disputes and other transaction‑related accounting matters.
• Work on a variety of projects that vary in size and complexity, including accounting investigations, internal control consulting, audit support assistance, technical accounting memo writing, and other accounting and finance‑related advisory matters.
• Help enhance engagement execution by improving consistency, supporting efficient staffing and review practices, and contributing to a scalable team environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10+ years of experience in audit or other financial reporting roles.
• Strong technical accounting background with demonstrated experience resolving technical accounting matters independently.
• Significant background in purchase accounting and purchase price adjustment engagements, including projects with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrates a high level of efficiency in Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, OR: CPA, CFA, or CFE certification.
• Strong current knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, especially ASC805 and ASC810.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, coach, and develop teams, including reviewing work product, delegating effectively, and building confidence in less experienced team members.
• Experience contributing to practice growth through business development, internal cross‑selling, client relationship expansion, or development of new service opportunities.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with leadership responsibilities and a client‑service mindset in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Familiarity with the M&A process and market.
• Strong project management skills; highly analytical, organized, and inquisitive.
• Desire to work in a deadline‑driven environment (independently and/or with others) while effectively managing unexpected issues and/or questions in a professional manner.
• Ability to adapt communication style to successfully convey messaging and objectives to all levels of management, clients, colleagues, etc.
• Minimal travel as needed to various client sites (less than 5%).

Minimal travel as needed to various client sites (less than 5%).

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.